Aiyedatiwa Receives Rousing Reception Over S’Court Verdict

AKURE – People of Ondo State, including members of All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday trooped out in their thousands to give Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa a rousing reception over his victory at the Supreme Court in the suits challenging his emergence as the winner of the November 16, 2024 gubernatorial election in the state.

Speaking at MKO Abiola Democracy Park in Akure,the state capital, Governor Aiyedatiwa described the judiciary as the bedrock of society, noting that fairness, equity, and justice remain vital for sustaining democracy.

The residents received the governor at Akure Airport and walked through Oba-Ile to Democracy Park chanting the praise of the governor.

Aiyedatiwa, who flew in on Friday after the Wednesday judgement, expressed profound gratitude to God, the people of Ondo State, and all those who stood by him throughout the legal process.

He commended his legal team for their professionalism and the judiciary for delivering justice without fear or favour.

Appreciating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his leadership, the governor noted that when a good leader steers the affairs of a nation, fairness and equity prevail.

He said: “I thank the people of Ondo State for entrusting us with their mandate and for standing by us during the election and the court process. This victory is not mine alone; it belongs to every citizen of this state.”

In his goodwill message, the Director of Corporate Affairs of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, described the Governor’s triumph as a victory for the people, affirming that their votes were not wasted.

Also, former Deputy Governor, Alhaji Abdulazeez Oluboyo, lauded the governor for making history by winning across all local government areas of the state, assuring the people of quality leadership and delivery of dividends of democracy under the Aiyedatiwa administration.

On her part, former Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Omowumi Ohwovoriole, described the Supreme Court judgment as “the end of discussion” over the last election, expressing confidence that the Governor would usher in development, peace and tranquility in the State.

Among other dignitaries at the event the Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Adelami; First Lady, Mrs. Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa; Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji; Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti; Chief of Staff, Prince Segun Omojuwa; members of the State Executive Council; APC stalwarts; local government and LCDA chairmen, among other eminent personalities.